Antique Master Print-PERSONIFICATION-PRUDENCE-VIRTUE-ENGRAVING-de Passe-c. 1650

Description

Depiction of Prudence as a woman holding a mirror and a snake, symbolizing wisdom and foresight. She is seated, gazing into the mirror with calm composure, and is surrounded by classic allegorical elements.

Made by Willem de Passe after Crispijn van de Passe the Younger.

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 25.4 x 19.1 cm (10 x 7.52 inch). Image size: 25.7 x 19 cm. (10.12 x 7.48 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Some light age-related toning, slight creasing, otherwise clean. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

PRUDENCE, VIRTUE, PERSONIFICATION, ALLEGORY, WILLEM DE PASSE, CRISPIJN VAN DE PASSE, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVING, 17TH-CENTURY PRINT, VIRTUES SERIES | EXPO-410 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Crispijn van de Passe.

Reference: Hollstein #432.

Biography engraver: Willem de Passe (ca. 1598-ca. 1637) was a notable Dutch engraver, part of the Van de Passe family of engravers. He was active in both England and France and is recognized for his detailed allegorical engravings.

Biography artist: Crispijn van de Passe the Younger (1594/1595-1670) was a significant Dutch engraver and publisher, famous for his allegorical prints and portraits.